Grimpoteuthidae

Grimpoteuthidae are a family of bentho-pelagic octopuses, comprising three currently accepted genera. They have extensive arm webbing and relatively large fins allowing for powerful fin swimming.

Grimpoteuthidae
Grimpoteuthis megaptera a representative of its family illustrating the well developed fins and arm webbing.
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Cephalopoda
Order: Octopoda
Suborder: Cirrina
Family: Grimpoteuthidae
O'Shea, 1999
Type genus
Grimpoteuthis
Genera

Grimpoteuthis
Cryptoteuthis
Luteuthis

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